Imogen Lilley

MA Drama Directing Student


Biography

Imogen Lilley is a dynamic director and theatre-maker based in Reading and the South East, whose work aims to explore themes of identity, reclaim and revolutionise the theatrical canon and subvert social expectations. Influenced by her background in Musical Theatre and Latin dance, Imogen embraces the muscularity of text, movement and music to create bold and powerful pieces.

Imogen is a passionate advocate for new writing and devised work and is particularly interested in adaptation, contemporary retelling of classics and female-centric narratives. Recently, Imogen was an assistant director on Max Key’s production of ‘Thebans’ performed at The Station, Bristol and is directing Abi Morgan’s ‘Splendour’ at the Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic.

Students developing and growing in confidence during their time here, seeing their work reaching professional standards in approach and execution; a student who intends to be a stage manager producing a wonderful sound design; a first year student making a lovely recording of a song for their recording project; tracking the careers of former students and seeing them be successful; being able to find a job opportunity for a recent graduate. Frank Bradley, Sound Tutor